GLG Life Tech Updates Principal Customer's Locations

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - July 15, 2005) - GLG Life Tech Limited (CNQ:GLGT) reports that its principal retailer in China, GLG Health Products Chain Store Limited (the "GLG Chain Stores"), opened 37 corporate owned or franchised stores during the first 12 months of operation (May 20, 2004 through May 20, 2005). An additional four stores were opened during the remainder of May bringing the total number of locations at the end of May to 41. During the period of May 20, 2004 through May 31, 2005, the GLG Chain Stores, for whom GLG Life Tech's subsidiary is the exclusive supplier of products, opened an average of 3.4 new store locations per week. The GLG Chain Stores anticipate a significant increase in the new store location growth rate for the period of June 2005 through May 2006.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Brian A. Palmieri, CEO & Treasurer

About GLG Life Tech

GLG Life Tech is engaged in the distribution of health and nutritional products which are sourced globally. The company's efforts are currently focused on China where its subsidiary has been appointed the exclusive supplier of products for GLG Health Products Chain Store Limited. GLG Life Tech's subsidiary holds the exclusive right to distribute health and nutritional products under the name and image of Prof. Hong Zhao Guang, a recognized health expert in China.

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